Arthur Percival
English General and Singapore Defender
Born
December 26th, 1887
137 years ago
Died
January 31st, 1966
59 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a British Army officer, particularly during World War II. Commanded the garrison in the defense of Singapore against Japanese forces in 1942. Surrendered to the Japanese, marking the largest capitulation in British military history. After the war, held various posts in the British military and contributed to post-war military planning. Authored accounts of military strategy and operations in his later years.
Led the defense of Singapore in 1942
Surrendered to Japanese forces
Served in British military after WWII
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